Europe.Table Feature Greenland

Greenland: What interests are at stake

US President Trump is making a grab for the island in the far north to strengthen his own position vis-à-vis Europe, China and Russia. Table.briefings explains the context.

09. January 2026
Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) in Greenland
The USA already maintains the Pittufik Space Base on Greenland. (picture alliance / Ritzau Scanpix | Thomas Traasdahl)

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Last updated: 09. January 2026